STEM EDUCATION IN A MAKER SPACE
August 20, 2019
What is STEM?
Let’s Brainstorm
In your groups share some tasks or activities that you believe
exemplify STEM.
How Are These STEM Skills?
Reason Effectively
Use Systems Thinking
Make Judgments and Decisions
Solve Problems
Think Creatively
Work Creatively with Others
Implement Innovations
Communicate Clearly
Collaborate with Others
Access and Evaluate Information
STEM Education is Defined by…
» Inquiry-based science and math education
» Integrated curriculum
» Practice focused
» Project-based group learning
» Career awareness
STEM Education Teaches Students To:1. Ask and define problems
2. Develop and use models
3. Plan and carry out investigations
4. Analyze and interpret data
5. Use mathematics, technical and computational thinking
6. Construct explanations and design solutions
7. Engage in arguments based on evidence
8. Find, evaluate and communicate conclusions
When you hear the term “maker space” – what do
you think of?
What is a maker space?
A place in which people with shared interests can gather to work on projects while sharing
ideas, equipment and knowledge.
What is the purpose of a maker space?
What is the purpose of a maker space?
A space where students can gather to invent, tinker, explore, and discover a variety of tools and
materials. ~Diana Rendina
How can a maker space support STEM?
How can a maker space support STEM?
• Open-ended tasks allow for creative problem solving.
• Shared tools and resources allow for project ownership and unique products.
• Maker community provides an identity and an authentic audience.
Design Thinking can support STEM in a maker space through….
• Empathize• Ideate/problem solve• Create (prototype)• Test• Refine (prototype)• Communicate results
Center opportunities for teachers/schools:
STEM Excellence Pathway Field trips to the maker space Maker studio Professional development
workshops» Design Thinking» Edison robots» Makey Makey tools
What questions do you have?
Contact Information: website: www.cmich.edu/stemed
Julie’s e-mail: [email protected]>